Lee Jung-soo ( ko, 이정수; born 8 January 1980) is a South Korean former professional
footballer who played as a
centre-back.
Club career
Career in South Korea
After graduating from
Kyung Hee University
Kyung Hee University (abbreviated to KHU) (Hangul: 경희대학교; Hanja: 慶熙大學校) is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Founded in 1949, it is widely regarded as one of the best universities ...
in 2002, Lee started his professional career at a
K League club Anyang LG Cheetahs. (renamed
FC Seoul since 2004) He was originally a
forward, but Anyang's manager
Cho Kwang-rae
Cho Kwang-rae ( ko, 조광래, born March 19, 1954) is a former South Korean football player and manager. He is the current executive director of Daegu FC.
International career
Cho was selected for the university students' national team for t ...
advised him to change his role to a defender. He played for Anyang LG Cheetahs/FC Seoul,
Incheon United
Incheon United FC is a South Korean professional football club based in Incheon that competes in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. Founded in 2003, the club is a so-called "community club", with the government of the city ...
, and
Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a defender in the K League, and won a league title with Suwon in
2008
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.
Career in Japan
In 2009, Lee joined
J1 League side
Kyoto Sanga FC
is a Japanese professional football club based in Kyoto. "Sanga" comes from the Sanskrit word ''sangha'', a term meaning "group" or "club" and often used to denote the Buddhist priesthood, associating the club with Kyoto's many Buddhist templ ...
. He scored five goals in the 2009 season, showing his scoring ability. Lee also participated in the
Jomo Cup, contested between K League and J.League all-star team, and was named the MVP of the game. Lee joined another J1 League club
Kashima Antlers the next year, playing for it for half a year. He transferred to a Qatari club
Al-Sadd
Al Sadd Sports Club ( ar, نادي السد الرياضي, lit=Dam Sports Club) is a Qatari sports club based in the Al Sadd district of the city of Doha. It is best known for its association football team, which competes in the ...
after the
2010 FIFA World Cup
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.
Al-Sadd
In the
2011 AFC Champions League
The 2011 AFC Champions League was the 30th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the 9th under the current AFC Champions League title. The winners, Al-Sadd qualified for ...
semi-final first leg against his former club Suwon, Lee was involved in a heated argument with Al-Sadd teammates following
Mamadou Niang
Mamadou Hamidou Niang (born 13 October 1979) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a striker. He has represented Senegal at international level, participating in the 2004, 2006, and 2008 African Cup of Nations. He is t ...
's controversial second goal, which was scored after Suwon claimed to have put the ball out to allow treatment to injured players, thus inferring possession should have been returned to the Korean club. Lee said that the goal was "unfair" and suggested Al-Sadd should give a goal back although the idea was rejected. The situation prompted Lee to walk off the pitch requiring his manager
Jorge Fossati to substitute him with
Ibrahim Majid for the remainder of additional time.
Al-Sadd won the AFC Champions League final against
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on penalties. Lee was chosen to take a penalty but his shot hit the crossbar, making him the only Al-Sadd player to miss in the penalty shootout.
In June 2012, a Chinese club
Guangzhou Evergrande
Guangzhou Football Club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, is a professional Chinese football club that participates in the Chinese Super League under the license of the Chinese Football Association. The team is based ...
confirmed their interest in signing Lee and, according to the ''Jinghua Times'', claimed that they signed him following his contract rejection from Al-Sadd. However, Lee rejected the Guangzhou's offer and signed a one-year extension with Al-Sadd.
Retirement
In the 2015–16 season, Lee suffered hand and calf injury, and Al-Sadd showed a poor defence due to his absence. His team needed a new centre-back to replace him, and offered him a job as a coach instead. However, he wanted to continue his playing career, courteously declining it. After leaving Al-Sadd in January 2016, he rejoined Suwon the next month, and announced his retirement the next year.
In February 2018, Lee joined
Charlotte Independence
Charlotte Independence is an American soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina that plays in the USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid.
The Independence currently play their home games at American Legion Memorial ...
of the
United Soccer League
United Soccer League (USL), formerly known as United Soccer Leagues, is a soccer league in the United States and Canada. It organizes several men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Men's leagues currently organized are the ...
unexpectedly. He started his coaching career after playing for Charlotte for a while.
International career
Lee was one of South Korea's major contributors when his country reached the knockout stage in the
2010 FIFA World Cup
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. He largely helped South Korea's attack by scoring two set-piece goals in the group stage.
Career statistics
Club
International
:''Results list South Korea's goal tally first.''
Honours
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
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K League 1
The K League 1 (Hangul: K리그1) is the men's top professional football division of the South Korean football league system. The league is contested by twelve clubs.
History
The South Korean professional football league was founded in 1 ...
:
2008
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Korean FA Cup
The Korean FA Cup is a national football cup knockout competition of South Korea, held annually by the Korea Football Association (KFA). Before the FA Cup was established in 1996, two predecessor competitions named All Joseon Football Tournament ...
:
2016
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Korean League Cup
The Korean League Cup was a professional football competition in South Korean football. It was held by the K League Federation from 1986 to 2012.
Sponsorship
Champions List of finals
Titles by club
K League's principle of official statis ...
:
2008
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Kashima Antlers
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Japanese Super Cup
The , known as the for sponsorship reasons, is an annual one-match association football competition in Japan organised by J. League and the Japan Football Association (JFA). This competition serves as the season opener and is played between the r ...
:
2010
Al-Sadd
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Qatar Stars League:
2012–13
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Emir of Qatar Cup
Emir of Qatar Cup ( ar, كأس أمير قطر), also known as the Emir Cup, but changed to Amir Cup starting in 2019, is an association football tournament played every season by 18 first and second division teams. The most successful is Al Sad ...
:
2014
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,
2015
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Qatari Stars Cup
The Qatari Stars Cup is a Qatari football competition played during the Qatar Stars League season known as Ooredoo Cup due to sponsorship reasons.
The knockout competition, which involves a round-robin league structure, was first started in 2009 ...
:
2010
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Qatar Cup
The Qatar Cup is a tournament in men's football. It is played by the top 4 teams of the Qatar Stars League after each season. In 2013, the tournament was renamed Qatar Cup.
Previous winners
Top-Performing Clubs
References
External links ...
runner-up:
2012
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2013
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Sheikh Jassim Cup
The Sheikh Jassim Cup ( ar, كأس الشيخ جاسم) is an annual men's super cup competition in Qatari football held between the winner of the Qatar Stars League and the Emir of Qatar Cup.
History
The inaugural Sheikh Jassim Cup was held i ...
:
2014
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AFC Champions League:
2011
South Korea U20
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AFC Youth Championship:
1998
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''.
Events January
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South Korea B
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East Asian Games
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silver medal:
2001
South Korea
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AFC Asian Cup third place:
2011
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EAFF Championship runner-up:
2010
Individual
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J.League All-Star Soccer Most Valuable Player: 2009
References
External links
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Lee Jung-soo – National Team stats at KFA
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1980 births
Living people
Association football defenders
South Korean footballers
South Korean expatriate footballers
South Korea international footballers
2010 FIFA World Cup players
2011 AFC Asian Cup players
FC Seoul players
Incheon United FC players
Suwon Samsung Bluewings players
Kyoto Sanga FC players
Kashima Antlers players
Al Sadd SC players
K League 1 players
J1 League players
Qatar Stars League players
Expatriate footballers in Japan
Expatriate footballers in Qatar
South Korean expatriate sportspeople in Japan
South Korean expatriate sportspeople in Qatar
Sportspeople from South Gyeongsang Province
Kyung Hee University alumni
Charlotte Independence players
USL Championship players